"Úsmev" () is a song by the band Modus released on OPUS in 1977.For Modus discography, see .
The composition that featured lead vocals by Janko Lehotský, Miroslav Žbirka, Marika Gombitová and Miroslav Jevčák won the Golden award at the Bratislavská lýra '77 in the contest of the Czechoslovak authors. It also received the Audience Choice award.
Originally, the song was released on the vinyl compilation OPUS '77. To B-side of the single was attached a solo track by Gombitová, "Deň ako z pohľadnice" (written by Lehotský with Zoro Laurinc).For Marika Gombitová's discography, see .
Official versions "Úsmev" - Studio version, Bratislavská lýra, 1978
Credits and personnel Janko Lehotský - lead vocal, music Miroslav Žbirka - lead vocal Marika Gombitová - lead vocal Miroslav Jevčák - lead vocal Kamil Peteraj - lyrics OPUS Records - copyright
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Bratislavská lýra Bratislavská lýra () was an annual festival of popular songs in former Czechoslovakia, established in 1966 in Bratislava. Two competitions were held; the category of Czechoslovak songwriters and the international contest. Winners were awarded by a golden, silver and/or bronze Lyre (depending on a position). Special prizes included Audience Choice, Journalists Choice, and Lifetime Achievement award. Gombitová won seven awards in total - three golden lyres (1977–78), one of silver (1979) and bronze (1980), plus an Audience Choice award (1977). YearNominated workCategoryResult1977"Úsmev"Czechoslovak AuthorsAudience Choice
Cover versions The rapper Rytmus and the singer Igor Kmeťo of Kmetoband recorded a cover version of the song to serve as the theme song of the movie Invalid.
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